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Carson City Sheriff's Office to host Mounted Patrol Night Sensory firework training Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 5:10pmResidents and visitors are invited to watch the Mounted Patrol Night Sensory Firework training exercise at the Fuji Park Fairgrounds rodeo arena in Carson City, this Friday, April 26, set to begin around 7 p.m., weather permitting. Attendees must park in the rodeo entrance parking lot. All ages are welcome to observe and cheer officers as they attempt to triumph and complete the roughest test in the series.
Carson City School District Honors Educators and Employees of the Year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 9:25amCARSON CITY — Nicolas Jacques, music teacher at Carson Middle School, was honored last night as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year. Additionally, James “Jim” Pike, special needs school bus driver for transportation, was recognized as the Education Support Professional (ESP) Employee of the Year for the district.
Teenagers aren't joining the workforce, and Carson City pool programs are suffering
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 5:03pmSummer is a time for ice cream, bike rides, carnivals, and of course, swimming. However, there is a shortage of lifeguards nationwide so extreme that pool programs are in jeopardy of shutting down.
“We are a part of the aquatic community that is suffering right now,” said Mike Freeman, Recreation Program Manager at the Carson City Aquatics Center.
WNC offers 'rapid hire manufacturing tech program' to Carson City School District seniors, public
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 12:46pmOne month before high school graduation, some students may not have a solid plan for “what’s next.” Western Nevada College has partnered with the Carson City School District Office of Work-Based Learning to provide a career-launching opportunity.
Nevada exceeds 2018 performance employment measures for assisting dislocated workers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 5:14pmNevada exceeded all its mandated performance measures for the 2nd quarter of 2018 in efforts to hire and train dislocated adults and youth as part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, according to a report released Monday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Art, Flying Pigs, and Excellent Sales: Events and Happenings in Carson City for Saturday, March 23
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 4:17pmHappy Saturday Carson City! Today we have the Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market at Fuji Park, the “Spring has Sprung” Art Show, rummage sales, and more! We’ll be looking at a day full of spring showers and gentle breezes, with a high of 49 degrees and a low of 25.
Happenings around Carson City on Friday, March 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 8:25amHello Carson City and welcome to Friday, March 22, 2019. We're looking at sunshine and partly cloudy skies with breezes picking up in the afternoon. There's a slight chance of afternoon showers with the potential for rain late tonight into Saturday morning. Were' looking at a high temperature of 55. Typical spring weather. Here's what's ahead today:
What's happening around Carson City for Thursday, March 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 8:42amGood morning, Carson City. Today is Thursday, March 21, 2019. If there's something we can always count on the last 10 days of March, besides the NCAA basketball championships, is unsettled weather. We can expect showers this morning with some clearing this afternoon. Speaking of NCAA basketball, the 7th ranked Nevada Wolf Pack Men's basketball team will face 10th ranked Florida Gators today, 3:50 p.m.
What's happening around Carson City for Wednesday, March 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 8:29amHello Carson City, today is Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the first day of Spring and the middle of the work week. Today is Nevada Moves Day where schoolchildren will be walking and riding their bikes to and from school. Motorists may want to be especially careful as there are more kids on the sidewalks and crosswalks than usual.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, March 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 8:22amGood morning Carson City and welcome to the last day of winter. It is Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Expect mostly sunshine and cloudy skies today as a weather system is expected to move into the region later tonight bringing rain showers to the lower valleys and some snow to the Sierra for the first day of Spring. Here's what is happening around town today, including free admission to the Nevada State Museum.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, March 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 7:46amHello Carson City and welcome to Monday, March 18, 2019. Are you ready for the work week? For those keeping score there are two days until spring, 95 days until summer and 281 days until Christmas. Enjoy the sunshine and blue skies today and tomorrow as Wednesday may be a rainy one for us here in the valley and snowy in the high Sierra. Stay tuned.
What's happening around Carson City on St. Patrick's Day Sunday, March 17
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 8:56pmHappy St. Patrick's Day, Carson City! May the luck o' the Irish be with you on this fine Spring-like Sunday.
Leprechauns may well have had a hand in turning our seasonal fortunes around and making the ground hog look like he knows what he's doing.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, March 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 11:43pmWell we're here Carson City. We're heading into March 15, the last Friday of winter 2019. While March 20 may be the first day of Spring, the weekend ahead is about the Irish and their spring. The exception is tonight where the Western Nevada College Chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association will be going Italian style with a fundraising spaghetti feed spread. Read on for more.
What's happening around Carson City on Thursday, March 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 8:10amHello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, March 14, 2019. The warmup continues today with sunny skies ahead. We're six days from hitting the first official day of Spring. Are you ready? We're also counting down the hours for the weekend ahead and all the St. Patrick's festivities around the area. Read on for what's happening today.
What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, March 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 8:37amGood morning Carson City. Today is Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Many of us woke up to a nice dusting of snow on the grass and around the hillsides. The white stuff won't last very long. While technically not Spring until March 20, a week from today, there's a noticeable warmup ahead, with high temperatures near 60 by Sunday.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, March 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 10:05pmUPDATE: The Subaru, Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will be leading an Awareness Workshop at the Carson City Community Center in the Bonanza Room tonight. Leave No Trace teaches outdoor skills and ethics, minimizing our impacts and enjoying the outdoors responsibly. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Go here to register.
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Here we are Carson City, heading into the first day of the work week with St. Patrick teasing us for the next 6 days. From guest talks, dance and art activities, here's what's ahead for Monday, March 11, 2019.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, March 10
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 9:56pmToday has earned a happy dance, because there will be an extra hour of daylight with which to enjoy the outdoors. Just remember to set your alarms so you aren't an hour late for work Monday!
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Feb. 24
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/23/2019 - 10:06pmThe hills around the Nevada state capital are alive with the sound of music and nature as the Carson City Symphony performs its 200th concert Sunday at the newly renovated Bob Boldrick Theater.
Before that, go on a treasure hunt at one of two marketplaces occurring in Carson City today, including the Flying Pig Flea Market and the Seventh Day Adventist Rummage Sale.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, Feb. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 9:07amGood morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. With the long holiday weekend behind us, the week ahead looks to be busy indeed weather wise. Enjoy the sunshine today as another weather system will move into the Carson City and Lake Tahoe regions by Wednesday.
Personal Trainer Certification offered through Western Nevada College
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 12:39pmIn partnership with the World Instructor Training Schools, Western Nevada College’s Continuing Education department is offering a new 10-week personal trainer certification course, preparing students for their national certifying exams and combining lecture with practical experience.
Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid Training Hybrid Course offered at WNC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 12:29pmPrepare for the unexpected with first aid training from the American Red Cross. Developed and taught by experts, this course will empower you to provide care when it's needed most.
You will complete a portion of this course through the American Red Cross's award-winning online portal (this takes 2-3 hours), and complete the hands-on portion of the course on the WNC campus.
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Training Hybrid Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 12:21pmPrepare for the unexpected with first aid training from the American Red Cross. Developed and taught by experts, this course will empower you to provide care when it's needed most.
You will complete a portion of this course through the American Red Cross's award-winning online portal (this takes 2-3 hours), and complete the hands-on portion of the course on the WNC campus.
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Training
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 12:04pmPrepare for the unexpected with first aid training from the American Red Cross. Developed and taught by experts, this course will empower you to provide care when it's needed most. The course will include basic first aid, CPR and AED skills to give you the confidence necessary to perform life-saving procedures when they're needed most.
This course is OSHA-compliant and your certification is good for two years following course completion. This course is $110.
For information on how to sign up go to email conted@wnc.edu or call (775) 445-4241.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, Feb. 4
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 10:00pmGood morning, Carson City, and Happy Monday! Be careful on your commute into, out of or around the Nevada state capital this morning. Snow and ice are expected to cover the roadways, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and drive safely.
There will be a few extra motorists in Carson City starting today and for the next 120 days as the 2019 Nevada Biennial Legislative Session begins.
Three more Carson City teachers earn National Board Certification
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:08amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce three more teachers earned certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. The NBPTS is widely considered to be the highest professional recognition for educators and includes a 5 percent pay increase in acknowledgement of accomplished teaching.
JoAnne Skelly: Hemp is a viable crop for Nevada
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 9:11amRecently a reader asked me about growing hemp. According to Penn State Extension, hemp was often found in early settlements and used as a fiber source. It was widely grown in Pennsylvania and other states in the 1700s and 1800s. Not only grown for fiber, its oil was used “in paints, ink, varnishes, and lamp oil.” Conestoga wagon covers and clothing were made from hemp.
Nevada Cooperative Extension offers classes for landscapers and nursery workers
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 9:44amThe University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, will offer a series of eight classes for those in the green industry beginning Jan. 29. The program benefits people wanting to enter the industry, beginners in the industry and established industry professionals.
Sierra Nevada Holistic Services makes primary care services available to Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 6:59amSierra Nevada Holistic Services (SNVHS) has been in business for the last 5 years. Until recently, the organization’s primary services were massage, energy work, and aromatherapy. The business owner, Andrea Felesina, has since become a dual board-certified family nurse practitioner. With a background in holistic/alternative practice, Andrea seeks to provide the communities of Northern Nevada with an east meets west approach to health care. In a comfortable home environment, Andrea sees patients in no rush pace so that effective communication and care is provided.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 5
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 7:51pmLet's hear it for the first weekend of the new year, because it won't happen again for another 12 months.
The first weekend of 2019 also means the first Saturday of the month, which is the day of the Downtown Business Association Monthly Wine Walk in downtown Carson City, come rain, snow, wind or shine.
That's a good thing, too, because this weekend will likely have all of that.
Capital Buzz: Carson City becomes the 76th Bee City USA in nation
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 5:54pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to become a Bee City USA. This completed the efforts of the Great Basin Beekeepers of Nevada and Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space to accomplish this certification.